When Walnuts Bloom is literally being read coast to coast, and I just received the most incredible review. "Sonya, I have just finished reading your amazing book and want to let you know how much I enjoyed it... Your style of writing is lyrical and descriptions of Southern flora are so beautifully woven into the story. I also love the words of wisdom at the start of each chapter. You have done something wonderful here. And you really made me miss my sisters." So excited to be

There used to be a stigma attached to self-publishing, but that's no longer the case. I believe when an author finally completes their work, it needs to be shared quickly so they can begin again. And it's important for them to be okay in leaving a place with the people they created—knowing their readers can now travel there so characters won't be forgotten. When Walnuts Bloom is my debut novel and I hope you enjoy your trip to the Lowcountry of South Carolina near Charleston.

When my partner and I wanted to do something special for the guys who work with us on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Maarten, we went beyond simply giving them money or bringing them gifts from the US. We consider them family, and a beautiful older woman who everyone calls "Auntie" takes care of 15 island children every day in their home. Some of the children have even moved in permanently. So, we decided to buy them a goat. We purchased it from the local Goat Man and

I recently stumbled upon an independent book publisher who requested a full manuscript of my debut novel. The possibility of getting...

Couldn't help but share this Valentine's gift from my partner! I knew it was real when I completed my first novel, but to hear one of my...

I could never have accomplished so much in my life without the most beautiful and supportive people I have ever known. Thank you! Thank you!